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BN16 YLY

2016 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

213,614 mi
Last recorded213,614 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Transit78,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 YLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 213,614 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 213,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 203,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 203,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 191,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 191,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 173,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front discs getting worn............ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv front pads wearing low............ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv oil leak from engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv rear brake discs getting worn............ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 173,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv front discs getting worn............ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv front pads wearing low............ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv oil leak from engine.......... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv rear brake discs getting worn............ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear lamp inop.......... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 151,400 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified been cut open and welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,764 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 128,763 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 84,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BN16 YLY is a 2016 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 78,626 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN16 YLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BN16 YLY is a 2016 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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